PERHAM — Kurt Schroeer is a man who chases opportunity. His path has led him to opening a road grading business that branched off to construction, plumbing, crane operating and a venue owner. The businesses came with a lot of responsibility: From job safe... See more
OTTER TAIL COUNTY — Anna Wasescha, president of West Central Initiative , loves small town living. After residing in cities and towns, she landed on a family-owned property on Star Lake. Now, she understands why her mom wanted to stay connected to the com... See more
PERHAM — Ann “Toli” Lubitz enjoys retirement, but felt there was a void in her life when it came to local connections and friendships. Lubitz was born in Iowa but her family uprooted to Park Rapids when she was a baby. Her parents owned a small restaurant... See more
PERHAM — Customers at Family Dollar in Perham have quietly been making Valentine’s Day special for residents at the Perham Living for years. “It started around the COVID era,” said store manager Sandra Youngs, noting customers wanted to bring cheer to the... See more
PERHAM — Mariana Diaz passed her naturalization test when she was a senior at Perham High School. As a U.S. citizen, the 32-year-old Perham resident is now carrying a passport, but is afraid to travel. The Homeland Security’s website stated that in 2025, ... See more
